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22nd Apr 2025

136. Would You Rather: Honest Working Mom Trade-offs You're Making Every Day (& Parenting Fantasies)

🎂 It's birthday week on the podcast, and I'm keeping things fun and lighthearted with a "Would You Rather" episode that dives into the impossible choices working moms face daily!

After dropping my son off at the airport for his trip with dad (a bittersweet moment every mom can relate to), I thought we could explore some thought-provoking dilemmas that highlight the juggling act of motherhood and working life. From choosing between uninterrupted work days versus peaceful homes, to deciding whether you'd rather have a personal chef or chauffeur, these questions reveal the trade-offs we make constantly.

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But here's the important part: I share why you don't actually have to choose between career success and being present with your family. The working moms in my Peace and Confidence Collective are learning to excel at work with clarity and focus, then seamlessly transition to being fully present at home without feeling depleted.

In this episode:

  • The mixed emotions of mom-alone time
  • Work-life balance scenarios that will make you nod in recognition
  • Daily dilemmas every working mom faces (laundry mountains vs. chaotic inboxes!)
  • Embarrassing mom moments we all fear (and which I'd rather face)
  • Fantasy parenting scenarios we all dream about (personal chef, anyone?)
  • How to break free from impossible choices and have fulfillment in all areas

Come play along with me and DM your own answers on social media! This episode reminds us that while these scenarios highlight impossible juggling acts, you don't have to choose between loving your work and being present with your family.

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Journal Entries is a podcast for ambitious women who feel stuck in patterns they can't seem to break. Your host, Samantha Hawley, is a Clarity Coach who helps you see your blind spots so you can stop self-sabotaging and start trusting yourself again.

Whether you're a working mom feeling overwhelmed, an executive people-pleasing your way to burnout, or an entrepreneur avoiding the decisions that would actually move your business forward - this podcast will help you identify what's really keeping you stuck (hint: it's not what you think).

Each episode combines strategic journaling prompts with real client breakthroughs to help you recognize your protective patterns, process your emotions in a healthy way, and gain the clarity you need to make confident decisions.

Tune in weekly for honest conversations about self-sabotage, emotional patterns, and what it really takes to trust yourself - plus hear from guest experts who understand the unique challenges facing high-achieving women.

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